Job summary
PROSPER Intensive Intervention & Risk Management Service (IIRMS)0.4 WTE Permanent 8b Clinical/Forensic Psychologist
"[PROSPER] is like a golden ticket, honestly, I feel so lucky and have come so far thanks to everyone here". "Thank you to everyone [at PROSPER] for supporting my recovery and getting me on the right path. I wouldn't be where I am without you". (Feedback from PROSPER service users).
Would you like to be part of a team and which receives feedback like this and make a real difference to the recipients of our PROSPER service? Then read on!
PROSPER is a joint NHS & HMPPS commissioned partnership between Health and Probation services; it is the community-based Intensive Intervention & Risk Management Service (IIRMS) on the national Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway in the West Midlands, working directly with people on probation to reduce their risk of re-offending and improve their well-being. PROSPER recently achieved its Enabling Environment Award and prides itself on it's collaborative, relational and trauma-informed way of working.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support the clinical lead of the service with the management and supervision of the multidisciplinary team; hold a small but complex caseload; and oversee the delivery and evaluation of the clinical interventions. There will be an expectation to work across the relevant bases across the West Midlands as needed, thus the ability to travel is essential. Duties may include undertaking specialised clinical assessments and interventions as required and developing case formulations and support plans, in conjunction with other professionals and the wider prison and/or Probation service. The successful candidate will need strong leadership and communication skills as well as an empathic and non-judgemental attitude towards service users and the criminal justice system. Experience of working with adults with personality disorder and challenging behaviour and/or those involved in the criminal justice system, in addition to those with other psychological difficulties, neurodiversity and complex needs and risks will be highly beneficial, as will training in therapeutic approaches
The successful candidate will be joining a large and diverse psychological therapies team within the Secure Care & Offender Health (SCOH) division. The division is committed to investing in staff and you will have opportunities for training, supervision, mentoring and career development.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Please click on the link for a little insight into our services and our people
https://vimeo.com/benthompsonfilms/psychologyrecruitment?share=copy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical psychology (the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), the completion of which includes the study of models of psychopathology, psychometric and neuropsychological assessment, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Eligibility for entry onto the Register of Chartered Psychologists
- Additional training in DBT, at a minimum to have completed the 5-day intensive training.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more highly specialist areas of psychological practice / therapy
Experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical/forensic psychologist for a minimum of 4 years post qualification, with a minimum of at least 2 years at the Senior (highly specialist) level.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, with clients of all ages across the lifespan and of wide-ranging presenting problems that reflect the full spectrum of clinical complexity and severity
Desirable
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to treat' and or 'hard to reach' groups and clients in community settings
- Experience of safeguarding and risk management across several agencies, including appropriately escalating concerns
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of clinical psychology, consistent with doctoral level professional training and further post qualification study, training and supervised experience during a minimum of 4 years as a qualified psychologist
- Skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to members of other professional and non-professional groups.
- Awareness and understanding of the differential needs of people from black and minority ethnic groups and of the service issues arising within a multicultural urban area.
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of information governance legislation and information sharing practices across agencies
Personal
Essential
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Capacity for tolerating frustration, change and high levels of demand with an ability to work effectively under pressure.
Desirable
- Willing and eligible to apply for higher level security clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical psychology (the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), the completion of which includes the study of models of psychopathology, psychometric and neuropsychological assessment, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Eligibility for entry onto the Register of Chartered Psychologists
- Additional training in DBT, at a minimum to have completed the 5-day intensive training.
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more highly specialist areas of psychological practice / therapy
Experience
Essential
- Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical/forensic psychologist for a minimum of 4 years post qualification, with a minimum of at least 2 years at the Senior (highly specialist) level.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, with clients of all ages across the lifespan and of wide-ranging presenting problems that reflect the full spectrum of clinical complexity and severity
Desirable
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working therapeutically with 'difficult to treat' and or 'hard to reach' groups and clients in community settings
- Experience of safeguarding and risk management across several agencies, including appropriately escalating concerns
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of clinical psychology, consistent with doctoral level professional training and further post qualification study, training and supervised experience during a minimum of 4 years as a qualified psychologist
- Skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to members of other professional and non-professional groups.
- Awareness and understanding of the differential needs of people from black and minority ethnic groups and of the service issues arising within a multicultural urban area.
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of information governance legislation and information sharing practices across agencies
Personal
Essential
- Ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Capacity for tolerating frustration, change and high levels of demand with an ability to work effectively under pressure.
Desirable
- Willing and eligible to apply for higher level security clearance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
